Links: Clemens jury more of a football crowd

Here’s a look at coverage from around the country as the Roger Clemens’ perjury trial continues:
Although Rusty Hardin hasn’t said Roger Clemens will not testify in his perjury trial, it appears by Hardin’s questions to prospective jurors that the seven-time Cy Young Award winner isn’t likely to testify. (ESPN)

The burden of proof, as Hardin reminded potential jurors often since jury selection got under way, is supposed to be on the prosecution, not the defense. Barring a stunning development, the 12-person jury and four alternates will be picked today.

The jury selection process has been slow in the Clemens case, but a few things have become clear to the folks paying attention. Like much of the American sports public, the Clemens jury pool favored football over baseball by a large margin. Also, it’s clear Rusty Hardin has a charming personality. (Boston Globe)

“During questioning, it became clear that Washington is a football city, with many potential jurors not knowing of Clemens, not knowing of him well, or being confused about who he is. One woman said she initially thought the trial involved Roberto Clemente, then realized he was deceased and Googled Clemens. Another woman said she recognized the names Barry Bonds and Jose Canseco, though couldn’t exactly remember the name Canseco, mispronouncing it twice,” the Boston Globe wrote.